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The 15 Best Arguments for Bike Boosters: Part Three

By Kiran Herbert and Martina Haggerty | Jun 7, 2023 | No Comments

People for Bikes recently developed a a 15-point fact sheet to help counteract misconceptions that often arise when advocating for change, as well as to promote strategies we know work. Here's the third installment.

The 15 Best Arguments for Bike Boosters: Part Two

By Kiran Herbert and Martina Haggerty | Jun 6, 2023 | No Comments

The 15 Best Arguments For Bike Boosters: Part One

By Kiran Herbert and Martina Haggerty | Jun 5, 2023 | No Comments

A version of this article originally appeared on PeopleForBikes and is republished with permission. It is part one of a three-part series; check back tomorrow for part two. If you’ve ever attended a town hall meeting to support a proposed bike lane or trail, or simply engaged in a lively discussion about one on Nextdoor, […]

This Global Initiative to Increase Bike Access Can Teach the U.S. A Few Things, Too

By Kea Wilson | Dec 7, 2022 | No Comments

A new initiative aims to put thousands of purpose-built transportation bikes in the hands of people in underserved countries — and in the process, sparking a conversation about the role of bike design itself in making green mobility accessible.

What It’s Really Like to Lose Someone to Traffic Violence

By Streetsblog | Nov 1, 2022 | No Comments

More than 100,000 Americans lose a loved one in a car crash every single year. So why don't more of us talk about it — and why don't more of us take action to prevent other families from enduring those tragedies, too?

Three Common Types of Bike Laws That Are Overdue for an Overhaul

By Kea Wilson | Aug 24, 2022 | No Comments

There is almost no evidence that cycling regulations are making U.S. streets safer, and more than enough evidence that they should be overhauled to prevent disproportionately harmful impacts against people of color, a new study finds.

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